What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from Paris to La Rochelle is to rideshare which costs €25 - €35 and takes 5h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Paris to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from Paris to La Rochelle is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €45 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and La Rochelle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station station and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Paris and La Rochelle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and arriving at La Rochelle Ville. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Paris to La Rochelle?

The distance between Paris and La Rochelle is 462 km. The road distance is 469.6 km.

How do I travel from Paris to La Rochelle without a car?

The best way to get from Paris to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €45 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Paris to La Rochelle?

The train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Ville takes 3h 2m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Paris to La Rochelle bus from?

Paris to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Paris to La Rochelle train from?

Paris to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Train or bus from Paris to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Paris to La Rochelle is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €55 and takes 7h.

Where does the Paris to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Paris to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.

Where does the Paris to La Rochelle train arrive?

Paris to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.

Can I drive from Paris to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to La Rochelle is 470 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Paris to La Rochelle.

How do I get a train ticket from Paris to La Rochelle?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Paris to La Rochelle?

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2366+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Can I share a ride from Paris to La Rochelle?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Paris and La Rochelle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Paris to La Rochelle - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Paris to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
3h 2m
€45–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h
€23–55
Drive 469.6 km
1. Drive from Paris to La Rochellecar 469.6 km
4h 34m
€71–103
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane CDG - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
6h 2m
€103–283
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Paris to La Rochellerideshare 469.7 km
5h 10m
€25–35
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane CDG - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
7h 3m
€109–258

Paris to La Rochelle by train

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Distance: 461.9 km
Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Paris, France and La Rochelle, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Ville every 4 hours. Tickets cost €45–110 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €23–45 and the journey takes 7h. Two other operators also service this route.

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